FINAL

USA - Argentina
104-64
USA won the Gold at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. They
smashed Argentina 104-64 in the Big Final to take the first place. The
Silver medal belongs to Argentina. It is important to mention that both
teams booked a ticket for the next FIBA U17 World Championship.
Aaron Gordon (96) shined in USA with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) also was great adding 18 points and 14
boards.
Jabari Parker (95) had 14 pts and 7 rebounds, while
Justin Jackson (95) added 13 pts to this victory. In Argentina,
Alvaro Merlo (170-G-95) delivered 14 pts.
Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) had 10 points and 9 boards.
USA started the game strongly making 30-17 lead in the first ten
minutes. Nothing has changed after that as USA created 24-13 in the
second period for plus 24 at the HT. It was already clear who will take
the Gold at this event and second half was just the formality (24-21,
26-13).
USA was the winner of Group B in Cancun with perfect 3-0. They
eliminated Canada in the Semis.

Places 3-4

Canada - Puerto Rico
86-65
Canada won the Bronze in Cancun. They outplayed Puerto Rico 86-65 to win
this medal at the U16 FIBA Americas championship. Thanks to this victory
Canada also booked a spot for the next U17 FIBA World championship.
Canada had six players with double-digits in scoring. The leading one
was
Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) with 16 pts.
Patrick Steeves (95) had 15 points and 7 rebounds, while
Christopher McComber (95) added 11 pts and 15 rebs. In the loosing
squad,
William Cruz (180-G-95) delivered 18 points and
Jairo Velez (95) stopped to 11 pts.
Canada had wonderful beginning as they made 26-7 lead in the first ten
minutes. They continued with 14-11 after that and 23-16 in Q3. At that
time it was already clear that Canada will take the Bronze at this
event. They slowed down after that and Puerto Rico made 23-31 in the
last ten minutes. Of course, that was not enough even for a small treat
and Canada celebrated valuable 86-65 victory at the end.

Places
5-6

Chile - Brazil
54-62
Brazil was better than Chile 62-54 winning the fifth place in Cancun.
Brazil ended the U16 FIBA Americas championship with two wins. Chile is
No.6 at this event.
Lucas Dias (96) shined in Brazil with double-double of 14 points and
15 rebounds.
Luis Ricci (95) scored 10, while
Humberto Gomes (96) and
Lucas Garcia (95) netted 9 points each. In defeat,
Martin Pino (95) collected 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Matias Sepulveda (96) and
Ricardo Cardenas (95) had 13 and 11 points respectively.
Brazil dominated in the second and last quarter, what was enough for the
victory at the end. Chile started with 12-9 and Brazil made 7-15 in the
second period. Chile was better in Q3 again (21-18) and everything was
still open. However,
Lucas Dias and his teammates shined when it mattered most and
finished last period with 14-20 for the final 54-62 victory.

Places 7-8

Costa Rica - Mexico
66-76
Mexico avoided last place at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Cancun. They outplayed Costa Rica 76-66 for the first victory at this
event. Costa Rica on the other side, finished as No.8 winless.
Omar De Haro (95) shined for the hosts with 24 points and 7
rebounds.
Bryan Rivera (95) followed him with 20 points and 7 boards. Third
scorer in victory was
Uriel Beltran (96) with 9 points. CRC got 24 points and 12 rebounds
from
Milton Jimenez (95).
Adrian Chavarria (96) scored 13 and
Henry Sanchez (95) added three points less.
Mexico started the game with 15-19 lead. However, Costa Rica replied
with 19-15 in Q2 tying the score at the HT. Mexico drastically improved
after the breather making 16-24 in Q3. They won the last quarter as well
(16-18) for the final 66-76 victory.

USA and Argentina to fight for the Gold in
Cancun -
Jun 25, 2011

SEMIFINALS

Puerto Rico - Argentina 90-96
Argentina advanced to the Big Final of U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Cancun. Argentina eliminated Puerto Rico in the very exciting Semifinals
96-90. They will fight for the Gold against powerful USA. On the other
side, Puerto Rico will meet Canada in the battle for Bronze.
Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 33 points and 6 rebounds in
this victory.
Lucio Reinaudi (95) followed him with 23 pts and he was the last one
with double-digits in Argentina. Their third scorer was
Rodrigo Haag (95) with 8 pts. In the loosing squad,
Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) shined with 30 points.
Eliel Gonzalez (189-G-95) had 20 and
Ariel Watson (95) added 2 pts less.
Argentina made impressive 16-27 in the first ten minutes and continued
with 12-21 after that. Third period also belonged to Argentina (17-21),
who had comfortable lead with 10:00 to go. However, Puerto Rico didnt
give up and they managed to treat in the finish, but the difference was
too big and Argentina saved plus six until the end.
Saturday is the last day of the championship.

USA - Canada
113-70
USA had no troubles to beat Canada 113-70 and to reach the Big Final of
U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. USA will meet Argentina in the
battle for Gold. On the other side, Canada will play against Puerto Rico
for third place. Today is the last day of the championship.
USA took control on Canada from the very beginning. They made 31-7 lead
in the first ten minutes and jumped to plus 35 until the halftime.
Question about the winner was already resolved and second half was just
the formality (29-16, 21-26).
Aaron Gordon (96) stepped up with 22 points and 8 rebounds for USA.
Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) followed him with 16 points and 7
rebounds, while
Theophilus Pinson Jr. (96) added 15 pts and 5 rebs. In Canada,
Anthony Pate (95) and
Malcom Duvivier (95) delivered 10 points each.
Miroslav Jaksic (95) collected 9 points and 8 rebounds.

Places
5-8

Chile - Costa Rica
105-48
Chile cruised past Costa Rica to 105-48 victory in Cancun. It was the
first game of the Classification Round from 5th to 8th place. It means
that Chile will meet Brazil today and the winner will end as No.5. Costa
Rica will play against Mexico and will try to avoid the last place in
Cancun. Chile dominated in all basketball elements against their rivals.
Quarters: 30-10, 20-13, 26-11, 29-14.
Eugenio Luzcando (95) top-scored for the winners with 26 points. He
also had 9 rebounds and 5 assists beside that.
Hernan Soto (95) had 15 points and 5 boards, while
Martin Pino (95) added 14 pts, plus 5 assists. In CRC,
Milton Jimenez (95) shined with 27 points. Their second scorer was
Henry Sanchez (95) with 9 points (5 rebs).

Brazil - Mexico
71-57
Brazil was too strong for Mexico 71-57 on Friday. It was the first game
of the Classification Round from 5th to 8th place at the U16 FIBA
Americas championship in Cancun. Brazil made the first step and they
will meet Chile today in the battle for fifth place. Mexico will try to
beat Costa Rica and to avoid the last place at this event. Mexico was
better than Brazil in the first half (23-28), but they somehow stopped
after that. Brazil shined after the breather and with two great periods
(20-11, 28-18) won the game with comfortable 71-57.
Fernando Stafleu (95) came up with 24 points and 10 rebounds in
victory.
Lucas Dias (96) secured a great help adding 16 pts and 8 boards.
Higor Simas (95) was third scorer in victory with 7 points (6 rebs).
For the hosts,
Omar De Haro (95) delivered 21 points.
Jose Hermosillo (95) stopped to 7 pts and 9 rebounds.

Day Three: Semifinals are set - Jun 24, 2011

Group A

Mexico - Canada
56-88
Canada registered second win at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Cancun. They handed 88-56 loss to Mexico taking the second place in
Group A. It means that Canada advanced to Semifinals, where they will
meet USA. Mexico ended as the last ranked team in this group (0-3).
Patrick Steeves (95) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds in
victory.
Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) also had 16 points, while
Tyrell Bellot-Green (96) added 15 points and 8 boards. In the
loosing squad,
Jose Hermosillo (95) collected 11 points and 7 rebs. Omar De Hato
also scored 11 pts.
Canada took control on Mexico from the very beginning. They made 12-25
record and managed to keep plus 12 until the halftime. Canada was better
team in the second half as well (14-22, 15-27) winning this game with
comfortable 56-88. Semifinals will be played today.

Puerto Rico - Chile
80-55
Puerto Rico finished Preliminary Round in Cancun with perfect 3-0. They
cruised past Chile 80-55 winning the first place in Group A. Puerto Rico
will meet Argentina in the Semifinals. On the other side, Chile failed
to reach the next stage ending as No.3 in this group with 1-2 record.
Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) once again was the leading player in
victory. This time he scored 26 points.
Bryan Rodriguez (186-G-95) scored 12 and
Ariel Watson (95) had 10 pts, plus 6 rebounds. In Chile,
Matias Sepulveda (96) collected 16 points and 5 rebs, while
Eugenio Luzcando (95) stopped to 12 pts. Puerto Rico was way better
team in the first half. They made 2109 in Q1 and continued with 23-10
after that. After 20 minutes of game question about the winner was
already resolved and second half was just the formality. Semifinals will
be played today.

Group B

Brazil - Argentina
77-85
It was a do-or-die game for both teams. Argentina was better than Brazil
85-77 winning the second place in Group B. Both teams had 1-1 record
before this meeting. Argentina ended as No.2 and booked a spot for the
Semifinals. Brazil (No.3) will continue in Classification Round.
Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6
assists for the winners.
Lucio Reinaudi (95) had 15 points and 7 rebounds, while
Jonathan Sacco (95) added 11 pts, plus 6 rebs. In Brazil,
Fernando Stafleu (95) top-scored with 22 pts.
Luis Ricci (95) had 19 pts and 5 assists, while
Humberto Gomes (96) added 12 pts.
First half ended with 34-34 tie. Argentina took control on Brazil after
that making plus 10 in third period. They Brazil threatened in the last
quarter, but Argenrina managed to keep its lead and to book a spot for
the Semifinals. Championship continues today.

Costa Rica - USA
46-118
As expected, USA destroyed Costa Rica registering third straight victory
in Cancun. USA ended as No.1 of Group B and will meet Canada in the
Semifinals. Costa Rico finished as the last ranked team in this group
with 0-3 score. They will continue in Classification Round.
Conner Frankamp (96) came up with 22 points and 9 assists for the
winners.
Aaron Gordon (96) also was great and he was very close to reach
triple-double: 18 pts, 18 rebs, 9 as.
Kendrick Nunn (96) helped with 12 pts. In Costa Rica,
Milton Jimenez (95) shined with 28 points.
Henry Sanchez (95) netted 11 pts. USA was simply too strong for
their rival during the entire game. Quarters: 0-19, 7-40, 25-30, 14-29.
The championship continues today.

Day Two in Cancun - Jun 23, 2011

Group A

Canada - Puerto Rico
86-90
Puerto Rico jumped to 2-0 record in Cancun. They handed 90-86 loss to
Canada staying on top of Group A. It was the first loss to Canada, who
shares the second place with Chile now (1-1). Canada opened the game
strongly making 28-18 lead. However, Puerto Rico replied with 13-22 in
the second period.
Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) and his teammates continued in the same
rhythm after the breather and they were 5-point up with 10:00 to go. In
very exciting last quarter, Puerto Rico managed to keep their lead and
to celebrate second straight win at the U16 FIBA Americas championship.
Miguel Cartagena exploded in this game with 36 points. He made 5
triples and also 15 of 17 attempts from the line.
Ariel Watson (95) had 17 points and 6 rebounds, while
Eliel Gonzalez (189-G-95) added 14 points, 5 rebs and 8 assists. In
Canada,
Marial Shayok (95) (6 rebs) and
Kevin-Mbezela Zabo (186-G) (5 rebs, 5 as) netted 17 points each.
Malcom Duvivier (95) followed them with 15 pts and 6 rebs.
In Day Three, Puerto Rico will meet Chile and it will most probably be
the crucial game for the first place in Group A. Canada will play
against Mexico.

Chile - Mexico 80-54
Chile registered first win in Cancun. They cruised past Mexico 80-54 for
1-1 record in Group A. On other side, Mexico faced with their second
loss at the U16 FIBA Americas championship.
Eugenio Luzcando (95) stepped up for the winners with 15 points.
Ricardo Cardenas (95) had 14 points and 5 rebs, while
Martin Pino (95) added 11 points and 5 assists. For the hosts,
Omar De Haro (95) netted 16 points and
David Elias (95) stopped to 10. Chile had wonderful beginning as
they made 32-12 lead in just ten minutes. It was also the crucial period
in this game and Mexico never recovered. Quarters: 32-12, 15-13, 11-17,
22-12.
In the last game of the Preliminary Round, Chile will meet Puerto Rico.
Mexico will take on Canada.

Group B

Costa Rica - Brazil
53-92
Both teams failed in Day One of the U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Cancun. This time, Brazil blasted Costa Rica 92-53 for 1-1 record in
Group B. Of course, Costa Rica dropped to 0-2 and lost all chances to
reach the Semifinals.
Lucas Dias (96) paced the winners with 21 points and 9 rebounds.
Guilherme Naleagaca (95) scored 12 points and
Adriano Alves (95) added two less. In Costa Rica,
Milton Jimenez (95) shined with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Their
second scorer was
Henry Sanchez (95) wit 8 pts. Brazil dominated and was holding the
comfortable lead during the entire game. They started with 11-22 in Q1
and jumped to plus 24 at the HT. CRC made 17-13 after the breather and
Brazil closed this meeting with huge 11-30.
Today, Brazil will meet Argentina and the winner will advance to
Semifinals. Costa Rica will play against powerful USA.

USA - Argentina
102-81
USA was too strong for Argentina 102-81 in Day Two of the U16 FIBA
Americas championship in Cancun. It means that USA jumped to 2-0 in
Group B and already booked a spot for the Semifinals. They also secured
first place in this pool. Argentina dropped to 1-1 and still has a nice
chance to reach the Semis.
Jabari Parker (95) came up with 21 points and 7 rebounds in victory.
Kendrick Nunn (96) followed him with 14 points and 7 boards, while
Larry Austin Jr. (96) added 11 pts. In Argentina,
Alvaro Merlo (5'7''-G-95) delivered 15 points.
Rodrigo Haag (95) had 13 pts and 6 rebs, while
Lucio Reinaudi (95) added 12 pts. Second quarter was the crucial one
in this game (30-11). Argentina never recovered from it and USA had no
troubles to keep the comfortable lead. Quarters: (22-23, 30-11, 22-17,
28-30.
In the last day of the Preliminary Round, USA will meet Costa Rica.
Argentina will take on Brazil.

Day One in Cancun - Jun 22, 2011

Group A

Mexico - Puerto Rico
68-78
Puerto Rico made it in Day One of the U16 FIBA Americas championship.
They handed 78-68 loss to Mexico, who is the host of this event
(Cancun). Both teams are together with Canada and Chile placed to Group
A. Puerto Rico did a great job in the first quarter making 9-26 lead.
They increased it to 24-44 until he halftime and Mexico was in deep
trouble. However, they didn't give up and tried to catch up for rest of
the game, but they didn't make it (27-23, 17-11).
Ariel Watson (95) was a key player for the hosts with 21 points and
11 rebounds. He reached valuation 26 and was the MVP of this game.
Miguel Cartagena (186-G-95) scored 18 and
Eliel Gonzalez (189-G-95) helped with 11 pts, plus 5 rebs.
Jaime Villalobos (96) replied with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the
hosts.
David Elias (95) and
Jose Hermosillo (95) (6 rebs) netted 12 and 10 pts respectively.
In Day Two, Puerto Rico will meet Puerto Rico will play against Canada,
while Mexico will try to grab the first win against Mexico.

Chile - Canada
51-96
Canada impressed basketball fans with their performance in Day One of
the U16 FIBA Americas championship in Cancun. Canada smashed Chile 96-51
for 1-0 record in Group A. Participants of the same pool are also Puerto
Rico and Mexico. Canada was way better team in this game and they made
double-digit lead already in the first quarter (12-23). Canada jumped to
plus 23 until the halftime and it was already clear who the winner of
the game will be. Third quarter ended with 16-31 and last ten minutes
10-17 for Canada, who celebrated huge victory at the end.
Tyrell Bellot-Green (96) stepped up with 16 points in victory making
all of his 4 attempts from behind the arc.
Marial Shayok (95) (8 rebs) and
Malcom Duvivier (95) added 13 points each. In Chile,
Matias Sepulveda (96) delivered 15 points.
Eugenio Luzcando (95) netted four less. In Day Two, Canada will meet
Puerto Rico. Chile will take on Mexico (host).

Group B

Brazil - USA
70-105
USA demonstrated its power in Day One of the U16 FIBA Americas
championship in Cancun. They blasted Brazil 105-70 for 1-0 score in
Group B. Argentina and Costa Rica are also placed to this pool.
Jabari Parker (95) came up with 27 points and 10 rebounds for the
winners. He reached valuation 32.
Jahlil Okafor-Benton (96) (5 rebs) scored 19 and
Stanley Johnson (96) helped with 14 points. In Brazil,
Luis Ricci (95) delivered 16 points.
Lucas Dias (96) had 13 points and 7 rebounds.
USA opened the game in style making 19-33 lead. They destroyed Brazil in
Q2 letting them score just 3 points for ten minutes. USA had 22 on the
other side for huge 22-55 at the HT. All after that was just the
formality and USA had no troubles to celebrate comfortable win.
In Day Two, USA will play against Argentina. Brazil will meet Costa
Rica.

Argentina - Costa Rica
130-28
Argentina had a joyful Day One at the U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Cancun. They destroyed Costa Rica 130-28 for 1-0 record in Group B.
Except of Argentina and Costa Rica, participants of the same pool are
also USA and Brazil.
Gabriel Deck (195-F-95) exploded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for
the winners. He needed just 14 minutes on the court to do this.
Alvaro Merlo (170-G-95) had 16 and
Lucio Reinaudi (95) added 14 points and 6 boards. In the loosing
squad,
Adrian Chavarria (96) had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Their second
scorer was
Milton Jimenez (95) with 9 pts and 7 boards. Argentina took control
on Costa Rica from the very beginning. They made huge 39-8 lead in the
first quarter and continued with 31-4 for the next ten minutes. At that
time it was already clear who the winner of the game will be and second
half was just the formality (28-12, 32-4).
In Day Two, Argentina will meet USA, while Costa Rica will play against
Brazil.

Day One in Merida -
Jun 14, 2011

Group A

Mexico - Puerto Rico
54-67
The host of U16 FIBA Americas championship failed in their first game.
Puerto Rico outplayed Mexico 67-54 in Day One for 1-0 record in Group A.
Aleana Leon (96) stepped up for the winners with 19 points and 9
rebounds.
Claudia Ortiz (96) had 15 points and 6 boards, while
Chelsea Robinson (96) added 10 pts and 8 rebs. For the hosts,
Meliza Ramirez (95) had 17 points and 9 rebs.
Maria Morales (95) collected 15 pts and 13 rebs. Mexico has 0-1 now
Group A. The hosts dominated in the first half ending it with nice 39-17
lead. However, they somehow stopped after that and Puerto Rico took
control on this meeting. They made 7-24 in third and 8-16 in the last
period for the final 54-67 victory. In Day Two, Puerto Rico will meet
Canada. Mexico will take on Guatemala.

Guatemala - Canada
17-112
Canada opened FIBA Americas U16 in style. They blasted Guatemala 112-17
for 1-0 record in Group A. Beside Canada and Guatemala, participants of
the same pool are also host Mexico and Puerto Rico. Canada took control
on Guatemala from the very beginning and they were increasing the lead
after each quarter. Quarters: 4-30, 2-34, 8-25, 3-23.
Cheyanne Roger (188-C-95) was the best player in victory with 16
points and 9 rebounds.
Kia Nurse (180-PG-96) scored 15, while
Emma Wolfram (193-C-95) added 13 pts and 7 boards. Guatemala on the
other side did not have anyone with double-digits in scoring. They
leading players were
Monica Ramirez (97) and
Melissa Vargas (96) with 5 pts each. In the next round, Canada will
meet Puerto Rico. Guatemala will take on Mexico.

Group B

Brazil - USA
54-71
USA had wonderful beginning of the U16 FIBA Americas championship in
Merida. Strong USA team blasted Brazil 71-54 for 1-0 record in Group B.
Earlier in Day One, Venezuela outsmarted Argentina 38-37 also in Group
B. USA made 16-11 in the first quarter, but Brazil responded with 23-15
for the next ten minutes. However, that was all from Brazil in this game
as USA blasted them in the second half (21-8, 19-12) for the final 71-54
victory.
Mercedes Russell (196-C-95) shined for the winners with
double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds. She reached valuation 34 and
was MVP of this meeting.
Rebecca Greenwell (183-G-95) (6 rebs) and
Stephanie Mavunga (191-F-95) netted 8 pts each. In Brazil,
Izabella Sangalli (95) delivered 14 points and
Raphaella Da Silva (95) added 10 pts, plus 5 rebs. In Day Two, USA
will meet Argentina. Brazi will take on Venezuela.

Argentina - Venezuela
37-38
Argentina failed in Day One of the FIBA Americas U16 championship.
Venezuela grabbed 37-38 thriller win for 1-0 score in Group B. Except of
Argentina and Venezuela, participants of the same group are also Brazil
and USA. Argentina had wonderful beginning as they made 16-6 lead in the
first ten minutes. They continued with 7-2 in Q2 for plus 15 at the
halftime, but they somehow stopped after that. Venezuela made 3-10 after
the breather and 11-20 in the last ten minutes, what was enough for a
turn and 37-38 victory at the end.
Yolimar Martinez (95) had 7 points and 11 rebounds for the winners,
and
Daniela Morillo (95) added 7 pts and 7 rebs.
Alexandra Martinez (95) (14 rebs) and
Mariangel Mendoza (95) had 6 points each. In defeat,
Julieta Belen Ale (96) collected 13 pts and 6 rebs.
Victoria Llorente (96) stopped to 7 pts and 5 rebs.
In Day Two, Venezuela will meet Brazil, while Argentina will play
against USA. /font>

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